Explore the Tamil Nadu district map showing the 38 districts, district headquarters and capital of Tamil Nadu state of India.
Districts of Tamil Nadu
S.N.
District Name
Headquarter Name
1
Ariyalur
Ariyalur
2
Chengalpattu
Chengalpattu
3
Chennai
Chennai
4
Coimbatore
Coimbatore
5
Cuddalore
Cuddalore
6
Dharmapuri
Dharmapuri
7
Dindigul
Dindigul
8
Erode
Erode
9
Kallakurichi
Kallakurichi
10
Kancheepuram
Kancheepuram
11
Kanyakumari
Nagercoil
12
Karur
Karur
13
Krishnagiri
Krishnagiri
14
Madurai
Madurai
15
Mayiladuthurai
Mayiladuthurai
16
Nagapattinam
Nagapattinam
17
Namakkal
Namakkal
18
Nilgiris
Ooty
19
Perambalur
Perambalur
20
Pudukkottai
Pudukkottai
21
Ramanathapuram
Ramanathapuram
22
Ranipet
Ranipet
23
Salem
Salem
24
Sivaganga
Sivaganga
25
Tenkasi
Tenkasi
26
Thanjavur
Thanjavur
27
Theni
Theni
28
Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi
29
Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli
30
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
31
Tirupathur
Tirupattur
32
Tiruppur
Tiruppur
33
Tiruvallur
Tiruvallur
34
Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai
35
Tiruvarur
Thiruvarur
36
Vellore
Vellore
37
Viluppuram
Viluppuram
38
Virudhunagar
Virudhunagar
About Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is situated in the part of India. Ranks, as the tenth largest state in terms of area and the sixth most populous state in the country. It shares borders with Kerala to the west and Karnataka to the northwest while Andhra Pradesh lies to its north. The state is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Indian Ocean to the south. Covered over an expanse of 1300 kilometers (equivalent, to 50 thousand square miles) Tamil Nadu boasts diverse landscapes and cultural heritage. Chennai serves as the city and financial center of South India with an urban and cultural presence.
Tamil Nadus geography showcases a variety of landscapes such, as plains and hills intertwined with river valleys and plateaus over the state borders. The state is bordered by the Eastern Ghats in the regions and the Western Ghats along its boundary which have birthed popular hill stations, like Ooty, Kodaikanal and Yercaud. The Niligiri Hills located in the region are recognized as a biosphere reserve famed for its biodiversity. Tamil Nadu also boasts a coastline that spans 1,l076 kilometers. The longest, among all states. Housing numerous significant ports along, with fishing communities and popular tourist destinations.
The Cauvery (also known as Kaveri) Vaigai Palar and Tamirabarani rivers are crucial, for irrigation and farming in the state as they form the hub of the region. The weather varies from sub humid to arid conditions, with the main rainfall coming from the northeast monsoon between October to December.
Tamil Nadu boasts a legacy dating back, to ancient eras and closely linked with the development of South Indian culture and language over time. It was a hub for settlements in the Indian subcontinent and stood as the central area of Tamilakam. The region historically inhabited by Tamil speaking communities. Mentions of Tamil dynasties like the Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas can be traced back to around 500 BCE, in foreign historical records.
During the Sangam period, from around 300 BCE to 300 CE in South Indias Tamil Nadu region saw an era of Tamil literature flourishing alongside art and trade activities in cities like Madurai and Kanchipuram which became hubs of culture and learning during that time frame. The Chola dynasty reached its peak between the 9th to 13th centuries AD expanding not within Tamil Nadu but also establishing trade routes and military ties stretching as far as Southeast Asia. Their lasting contributions are evident in temple constructions such as the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur and advancements, in administrative structures.
After the Cholas power waned in the region subsequent dynasties such, as the Pandyas, the Vijayanagara Empire and later the Nayakas took over. During the era parts of Tamil Nadu fell under authority especially through the Madras Presidency. Chennai (known as Madras then) emerged as a hub for administration and trade under British governance. Tamil Nadu played a role in India’s fight for independence with figures, like C. Rajagopalachari and Periyar E. V. Ramasamy pioneering political and social reforms.
Tamil Nadu joined the Republic of India as a state in 1950. Was formally changed from Madras State to Tamil Nadu in 1969. Today Tamil Nadu is recognized for being highly urbanized and industrialized within India. The state places importance on education, technology, manufacturing, and the preservation of its cultural heritage. The Tamil language, one of the worlds living languages is a language of Tamil Nadu and holds classical status, in India showcasing the states profound literary and cultural legacy.
